Salat in Secret (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781984848093)

From the critically acclaimed author of Your Name Is a Song and the bestselling illustrator of The Proudest Blue comes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith.

In this beautiful story of community, family, and acceptance, a boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad?

In the end, with help from his teacher, he finds the perfect place to pray. Salat in Secret, by two highly acclaimed Muslim creators, is a poignant and empowering look at an important facet of Islam that many observant children cherish but might be scared to share.

Author: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
ISBN-10: 1984848097
ISBN-13: 9781984848093
Publisher: Random House Studio
Language: English
Published: 06/06/2023
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.20w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2023 pg. 122
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2023
Publishers Weekly 05/01/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2023